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* Greenland Purchase Attempt: Donald Trump expressed interest in purchasing Greenland from Denmark.
* Tariff Threats: To pressure Denmark (and other European NATO allies) into selling Greenland, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on goods from Britain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland. These tariffs would start at 10% on February 1st and increase to 25% by June 1st.
* “No Comment” on Force: When asked if he would use force to seize Greenland, Trump declined to comment.
* NATO Criticism: Trump criticized European NATO members, suggesting they should focus on the war in Ukraine and Russia rather then Greenland.
* Denmark’s Warning: Denmark warned that US military action in Greenland would effectively end NATO.
* European Support for Greenland: Several European NATO members showed support for Greenland, even sending a small number of troops as a symbolic gesture.
* Trump’s Firm Stance: Trump stated he would follow thru with the tariff threats “100%”.
